Management in China during the Age of Reform

A comprehensive and survey of management in China in the period of economic reform, first published in 1994.

John Child (Author)

9780521420051, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 26 August 1994

356 pages, 13 b/w illus. 1 map 11 tables
23.6 x 15.7 x 2.5 cm, 0.65 kg

'Professor Child has produced a pioneering study in a setting where managerial issues remain politically sensitive. It is necessary reading for those manufacturers and investors targeting China's burgeoning domestic markets.' Asian Affairs

China has already become the world's second largest economic power, and it currently presents enormous business opportunities. Yet there is still a dearth of information in the West about how Chinese firms are run. In this invaluable 1994 book, Professor Child addresses this lack, examining management in China in all its different aspects. He covers the development of Chinese management during the period of economic reform in a number of areas including enterprise leadership, decision making, the management of marketing and purchasing transactions, the work roles of senior managers, personnel practices and reward systems. The experience of foreign firms entering joint ventures with Chinese enterprises is also reviewed in detail. The book provides a comprehensive survey of the subject, written on the basis of field work and direct contacts which the author has with Chinese enterprises.

1. Introduction
Part I. The Context of Management in China: 2. Economy and system
3. Economic reform and opening to the outside world
Part II. Managing in Chinese Enterprises: 4. Leadership in the enterprise
5. Levels of decision making
6. The process of decision making
7. Input and output transactions
8. Activities of senior managers
9. The management of personnel
10. The structure and system of earnings
Part III. Joint Ventures in China: 11. Establishing joint ventures
12. Management of joint ventures
13. Dynamics of the Sino-foreign management relationship
Part IV. Conclusion: 14. Management in China: the search for perspective.

Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]